Cranberry El Sch vs Oil City Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranberry El Sch
Seneca · Public elementary · Grades K–6
581 students
Oil City Area MS
Oil City · Public middle · Grades 5–8
528 students
| Measure | Cranberry El Sch Seneca, Pennsylvania | Oil City Area MS Oil City, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #639 of 1,627 | #416 of 521 |
| National rank | #13563 of 50,301 | #10787 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 581 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 107.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| city | Seneca | Oil City |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cranberry El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 35.4).
- •Cranberry El Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Cranberry El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Cranberry El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 107.2%).
- •Oil City Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.2).
- •Cranberry El Sch is the larger school with 581 students compared with 528.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cranberry El Sch better than Oil City Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Cranberry El Sch ranks higher (66.8 vs 35.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cranberry El Sch and Oil City Area MS?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Seneca and Oil City in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cranberry El Sch: 581. Oil City Area MS: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cranberry El Sch and Oil City Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cranberry El Sch is 639th of 1,627 and Oil City Area MS is 416th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).